Discovery Membership Benefits:

Only $25 to join for 12 months
Discovery Level website access with stories from Aeronotes, the magazine of the Australian Ballooning Federation
Offers from our partners including discounts on commercial balloon rides
Exclusive invitations to Discovery events
Opportunity to register as a volunteer at events - Volunteer as balloon retrieve crew or as an official at a competition
Upgrade to a Student Pilots Certificate or full membership

Note: Discovery Members will not be able to vote or hold a position on the committee.

Normal Membership has the following benefits;

12 month membership
Full voting rights
Ability to stand for a position on the committee
Access to Normal Membership level documents on the ABF website including minutes of meetings and reports
Upgrade to a Certificate Membership

Note: Normal membership is appropriate for Observers and other non certificated members who want to have the maximum involvement in the ABF.

Certificate Membership

Certificate Membership has all the benefits of the Normal Membership with the following benefits;

12 month membership
Required if you hold or are applying for any ABF flight certificate including Student Pilots Certificate or Private Pilots Certificate
Access to Certificate membership level documents on the ABF website including training manuals and pilot circulars
Access to Instructor and Examiner contact lists
Suggested for pliots holding a CASA issued Commercial Pilots Licence (Balloons) for full access to member benefits and privileges
Reduced fees for full time students under 25yrs old. Includes electronic Aeronotes delivery

Temporary Membership

Temporary Membership is designed to allow overseas pilots visiting Australia to pilot a balloon during the course of their stay.

The Temporary Membership and Pilot Certificate are valid for a period of one month
An extension may be granted on application and may be subject to additional fees
Access to all required technical documents as per the certificate membership

Note: Temporary Members will not be able to vote or hold a position on the committee.

Join or Renew Your Membership

Choosing your membership

Have a look around to find out which membership is best for you. Please read up on the Membership options here

On-line applications are only available for Discovery and Certificate Membership at this time. On-line application for a Student Pilot Certificate will be available here once have joined as a Certificate member.

On-line applications for Normal and Temporary Membership are coming soon. Until then, please use the Contact Us page to request forms.

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